Venus impacts love and money in January, and the Full Moon shakes up long-term romances. Is this the push you’ve needed to meet someone new? Check your zodiac sign in our monthly love horoscope…

January’s shaping up to be a month of passion for many, but particularly the earth signs Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn.

Love and money planet Venus and transformative Pluto connect on the 16th, which means everyone’s love and financial lives take center stage. But beware – jealously and obsession could also flair.

With Venus in serious Capricorn, making long-term romantic plans will also be a priority. But when the Sun and mind planet Mercury move into futuristic Aquarius on the 19th, innovation will be on everyone's minds.

Lucky Jupiter turns direct on the 30th after being retrograde since October 5th, so anything that has been on hold will now move ahead.

Find out if you’ll meet someone new or if surprises are in store for your relationship in our sign-by-sign monthly love forecast.

January Love Forecast for Aries (March 21 – April 19) Welcome to the new year, Aries! On the 4th, you’re all about a new perspective. You feel sexy and powerful, as if the object of your desires is well within reach. Just don’t be surprised if a promising connection gets tricky by the 7th. With Mars, your planetary ruler, making a tense connection to Saturn, it could seem as if that cutie is dodging every advance you make. If so, perhaps it’s time to change your strategy.

On the 8th, a flirtation at the office could get a little more serious. Is a first date on the horizon? Keep it light: Grab a coffee together and see where that leads. Things could take off on the 11th, when the New Moon introduces someone new.

The Moon in your sign on the 17th has you revved up and ready for romance, so get out and make a connection! The 19th is a great day for joining a group project or community gathering. With the Sun now in Aquarius, you’re in the mood to connect with like-minded people – and what better way to meet someone special?

If you have a date scheduled for the 24th, keep costs down by going Dutch or treating your sweetie to something romantic and free. How about cuddling in front of the fire, enjoying a picnic under the stars or touring a local art gallery?

Things really heat up on the 26th, when the Full Moon ignites passion. Then, lucky Jupiter returns to direct motion on the 30th, enabling you to express your feelings and needs to that special someone. They finally get where you’re coming from. Also, pay attention now to any love advice from a neighbor or sibling. They’re wiser than you realize.

January Love Forecast for Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Welcome to the new year, Taurus! You could feel a little lonely or off-kilter for the first week of January, but things should perk up by the 8th, when romantic Venus, your ruling planet, shifts into grounded Capricorn. Suddenly you don’t mind putting a little extra energy into a courtship, because your efforts will pay off in the long run.

The next day, Venus and poetic Neptune connect and you’re awash in tender feelings. It’s a great day to reach out to your sweetheart. On the 11th, the New Moon urges you to set new goals in romance. What do you hope the new year will bring you in love? Keep that vision in mind.

On the 12th, your honey could surprise you, unless you make a deliberate effort to be open-minded about anything they might suggest. If this relationship isn’t a good fit, you’ll feel clearer about that on the 16th, when love planet Venus connects with serious Saturn and potent Pluto. Now is your chance to reassert your needs and desires, and make a choice about where to go from here.

This newfound certainty comes just in time, since the Sun enters innovative Aquarius on the 19th; for the next month, work takes priority, pushing romance to the sidelines. Take a moment, though, to connect with that special someone on the 20th. If you’re single, pamper yourself with a massage or a long, luxurious bath.

Then, on the 26th, the Full Moon illuminates a lack of harmony between your work and love life. If you’ve been neglecting your sweetie to tend to your career, it’s time to re-balance.

Money flows in on the 30th, when lucky Jupiter returns to direct motion. You’re so resourceful at saving hard-earned cash – why not treat that cutie to a special evening out?

January Love Forecast for Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Welcome to the new year, Gemini! Communicative Mercury, your ruling planet, connects with innovative Uranus on the 3rd, filling you with clever new ideas for pursuing that special someone.

Just be careful if you’re out on a date, especially if you’re driving; you’re a bit impulsive today, which can make you clumsy. On the 6th, expect a major “aha!” moment as Mercury connects with serious Saturn and potent Pluto. You could discover something important romantically about your lover or yourself. Be honest with yourself and your partner; openness will pave the way toward growth.

On the 11th, the New Moon illuminates your desire for intimacy. A relationship could go to the next level. On the 18th, someone attractive and mysterious becomes less of an enigma as you finally gain insight into what makes them tick. This is also a good day to discuss the future with your sweetheart. Luck seems to surround you on the 22nd. You’re brimming with new and inventive ideas, and other people are noticing. And if a certain cutie is front and center offering admiration and assistance, so much the better!

You have something important to express on the 25th, but be sure to spend a little time figuring out the best way to say it. This is a good day to update your online dating profile and make it a reflection of the true you. Just don’t exaggerate your qualities or accomplishments – the Full Moon on the 26th emphasizes the importance of honesty.

Don’t worry; you’ll meet someone who likes you for exactly who you are – perhaps even as soon as the 30th, when lucky Jupiter returns to direct motion in your sign. You’re infused with passion and confidence, and others are drawn to you. Express your truths and see who responds! On the 31st, be open to romantic revelations. What you discover now will help you create the love you crave.

January Love Forecast for Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Welcome to the new year, Cancer! As your January forecast begins, you’re focused on connecting with people around you. When your sweetheart wants to talk openly on the 7th, be honest, even if you’re discussing a sticky subject. Being open with your partner will help you both discover what you really need and desire.

Expect things to become even clearer on the 8th. Then, on the 11th, the New Moon sparks a new flirtation, or could even bring a romantic boost to an existing friendship. As long as you follow your heart, you can’t go wrong.

The Sun enters Aquarius on the 19th, ushering in a month of deepening intimacy with your honey. If you’re currently single, expect insight about opening yourself up to true love. Being open isn’t difficult at all on the 24th. This is a great day to reach out to someone sweet and let them know how you feel.

The 26th, on the other hand, may be a better day for staying home than for a date. The Full Moon makes you emotional. If you do get together with that special someone, keep it low-key and intimate, and just be yourself.

The feelings that are coming up now are related to partnership and your love life. If you’re afraid you’re too other-focused – leaning too much on your honey, rather than standing on your own – it’s a good time to consider whether this is accurate. There’s nothing wrong with letting your lover help you out – as long as the support is freely given and goes both ways.

These issues should become clearer by the 30th, when lucky Jupiter returns to direct motion, switching on your intuition. Spend time on your own today, and pay attention to your dreams for some powerful insight.

January Love Forecast for Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) Welcome to the new year, Leo! You’re filled with visions of your romantic ideals as 2013 begins. It’s wonderful to hold these in mind as hopeful goals, but avoid romanticizing that special someone or your connection. If this person is your match, it will become clear over time.

On the 8th, work closely with your co-workers. You’ll all benefit from the sense of teamwork, plus, it’s a great chance to get to know that cute colleague a little better. On the 11th, the New Moon has you in the mood to get healthy. Schedule a fitness date or meet your sweetie for a walk or some fun, fast-paced dancing, and then grab a nourishing meal together.

The 18th is a great day to make your interest known to that special someone, as the radiant Sun, your planetary guide, unites with communicative Mercury. Your crush can’t help but be mesmerized by everything you say, and definitely wants to hear more.

This occurs just in time for the Sun to enter Aquarius on the 19th, kicking off a month of heightened focus on your love life. Don’t sell yourself short on the 24th. You can achieve your romantic dreams! This becomes even clearer the next day, when your path toward the love suddenly seems wide open. Pursue your desires now while they’re yours for the taking.

Try to keep up that sense of confidence and purpose on the 26th, when the Full Moon could burst your bubble a bit. Tension arises between you and your honey as you struggle to honor your needs while still respecting the relationship you’ve built together. Trust is key here; do what you can to preserve it.

On the 30th, lucky Jupiter returns to direct motion. A friend or acquaintance could help you meet someone new and promising, but don’t start dreaming of wedding bells just yet. The Sun and serious Saturn are making a tense connection, reminding you that even the best relationships require hard work.

January Love Forecast for Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) Welcome to the new year, Virgo! On the 3rd, communicative Mercury, your planetary ruler, makes a stressful alignment with unpredictable Uranus; try to take it in stride if something your sweetheart says or does catches you off-guard.

On the 5th, if declarations of everlasting love have a false ring, trust your instincts. Otherwise, you might feel disillusioned the next day, when the truth becomes known. Reclaim your confidence and optimism on the 8th by inviting someone special to join you at a performance or gallery opening. Attending an event solo is also fulfilling; you might even meet someone attractive whose interests mesh with yours.

On the 11th, the New Moon fills you with the excitement of a new romantic connection. If you’re involved, you can make an intimate and illuminating connection with your lover. Then, on the 18th, get playful with your honey. With Mercury and the radiant Sun joining forces, it’s a great day to match wits over a board game or just enjoy a flirtatious tickling session.

The next day, the Sun enters Aquarius, putting you in the mood to focus on wellness. Invite that special someone to join you at a Pilates class, to go out dancing, or to help you cook a healthy and romantic meal. On the 22nd, you could be surprised by unexpected support at work. Could their interest in you be romantic as well as professional? This could be a great chance to get to know them a little better and see if there’s relationship potential.

On the 26th, release any tension that builds up throughout the day. The Full Moon pushes you to relax, even though it seems your love life just isn’t going your way. Rather than trying to control it – or your partner – sit back and release the reins. On the 30th, lucky Jupiter returns to direct motion, taking some of the focus away from your love life and putting it on your career. This could be a great chance to enjoy a break from the game of love.

January Love Forecast for Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) Welcome to the new year, Libra! With the Moon in your sign on the 3rd and 4th, tension could break out with your significant other. If so, know that it’s up to you to restore harmony. Good thing you’re a natural diplomat!

The 8th is a great day to invite your sweetie for a romantic, home-cooked meal, or, if you’re single, to invite a group to your place for a potluck. You could meet someone really special – especially since the next day, your planetary ruler, lovely Venus, makes a harmonious connection with imaginative Neptune. You’re filled with magnetic allure, and others will notice.

The New Moon on the 11th fills you with creative ideas for updating your living space. A new look creates fresh energy and optimism – plus, now your place is ready for that special someone to visit, should the opportunity arise! You’re inspired even more on the 12th, as Venus makes contact with innovative Uranus. You might find yourself attracted to someone completely unexpected.

A family secret is revealed on the 16th, which could lead to profound insight into your upbringing. This, in turn, will have a long-term, positive effect on your intimate relationships; you finally have greater perspective on your own needs and expectations.

Then, on the 19th, the radiant Sun enters innovative Aquarius, ushering in a four-week period when romance and creativity will be on high. The Full Moon on the 26th urges you to go out on a group date or attend a party. You could meet someone new and attractive through friends.

On the 30th, lucky Jupiter returns to direct motion, signaling your chance to pursue your romantic goals with renewed vigor and confidence. Travel is in the air too – you might connect with someone who lives far away and enjoy the thrill of a long-distance romance.

January Love Forecast for Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) Welcome to the new year, Scorpio! As 2013 unfolds, you’re in the mood to join forces with people with similar interests and goals. Getting involved with groups and community projects is a fantastic way to meet someone new and special, with whom you’ll share something important in common right off the bat.

You’re filled with deep thoughts and insights on the 6th, and could discover something important about your romantic needs and desires. Discuss your thoughts with your sweetie, or write them in your journal. Don’t let this newfound understanding slip away!

On the 11th, the New Moon urges you to make a fresh start with someone sweet. If you’ve lost touch or had a falling out, gently communicate your feelings. At the very least, you’ll gain closure on your relationship, helping you move forward toward a new and promising connection.

On the 16th, your planetary ruler, potent Pluto, joins forces with romantic Venus, paving the way for something transformative to occur between you and that special someone. This could be anything from a soul-shaking physical encounter to a disagreement that changes the course of your relationship. Either way, be emotionally open, and expect your connection to move to a whole new level.

On the 19th, as the radiant Sun enters Aquarius, you’re in the mood to hole up at home. Why not invite your honey? This trend could continue for the next few weeks, as home-cooked meals and cuddling by the fire sound more appealing than an evening out on the town.

Still, the Full Moon on the 26th may bring up tension between you and your sweetheart. It’s time to strike a better balance between your work and love life, rather than neglecting one in favor of the other. The month ends with some incredible experiences with your significant other, as lucky Jupiter returns to direct motion on the 30th. Lovemaking is transformative; holding your sweetie in your arms and sharing your feelings feels like soul-to-soul contact.

January Love Forecast for Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21) Welcome to the new year, Sagittarius! On the 4th, your planetary ruler, lucky Jupiter, joins forces with powerful Mars, filling you with a can-do attitude. You don’t mind if that special someone is playing hard-to-get; in fact, you welcome the challenge. Your confidence and focus promise great things – and the object of your desire doesn’t stand a chance.

On the 5th, try not to boast when chatting with someone attractive, and avoid making promises you can’t keep; doing so will just come back to bite you later. On that note, take whatever your sweetie says with a grain of salt too. Just like you, they’re prone right now to making declarations that aren’t entirely true.

Stick to your budget on a date on the 6th. The New Moon on the 11th sheds even more light on money matters. It’s time to change your relationship with money – no more springing for the bill just to impress a date, or opting for the fanciest, most expensive restaurants. Invite your honey to join you in a cooking or dancing class on the 18th; it’s a great day to enjoy new talents.

This trend continues the next day, when the radiant Sun enters innovative Aquarius, sparking your urge to learn something new. Whatever route of discovery you choose, it’ll be all the more fun with someone cute and sweet by your side.

Communicate something important to your significant other on the 22nd, when your power planet, Jupiter, harmonizes with Mercury. It’s easier than usual to be heard and understood. On the 25th, admirers seem to come out of the woodwork, charmed by your natural passion and exuberance.

Hit the road with your honey on the 26th, when the Full Moon puts you in the mood to travel. Alternatively, invite your date to join you at an ethnic restaurant, a foreign film or museum where you can explore other cultures. Finally, enjoy being the center of your sweetheart’s attention on the 30th, when lucky Jupiter returns to direct motion. It’s becoming clear which direction this relationship is headed.

January Love Forecast for Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) Welcome to the new year, Capricorn! On the 6th, you’re filled with new ideas to manifest the love of your dreams. That optimism could take a hit the next day, however, when your planetary ruler, serious Saturn, makes a tense alignment with passionate Mars.

If you feel frustrated, it’s because you haven’t been true to your relationship needs and desires. Good thing romantic Venus enters your sign on the 8th; your inner sense of calm and positive attitude about romance is restored, enabling you to begin moving toward that bright future once again.

This month’s New Moon, on the 11th, is in your sign, and it’s urging you to make a fresh start. This could be with your significant other, with someone new, or simply in your own mind and heart. Express your feelings more clearly, to ensure that your needs and desires are met.

Reward yourself on the 17th with a date. You’ve been working hard – it’s time to enjoy yourself! The 18th is another good day to let your sweetheart know your plans for the future. This is an especially important day to connect since the radiant Sun enters Aquarius the next day, kicking off a month-long period when financial matters are utmost in your mind, edging out romance.

If you share a home, investments or bank accounts with your honey, use the 25th to look over your budget and make changes where necessary. Be aware that this process could bring up tension – especially since the next day’s Full Moon promises to illuminate areas in which you’ve been feeling overburdened. Time for your significant other to pitch in their fair share.

Things should lighten up on the 30th, when lucky Jupiter returns to direct motion, bringing new professional opportunities your way. Make a point to relax and connect with your sweetheart on a regular basis.

January Love Forecast for Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) Welcome to the new year, Aquarius! Use an energy boost on the 2nd to approach that someone who’s caught your eye. Just don’t be surprised if they’re sending you mixed messages on the 3rd – or maybe it’s you who isn’t sure what you want! You might even perceive something intuitively about this person your conscious mind hasn’t realized.

Pay attention to your gut; it won’t steer you wrong. On the 8th, take a break from the dating game and get some quality time on your own; it will have a restorative effect that’s underlined by the New Moon on the 11th. Now, you know exactly what you want in love and exactly what you have to offer. Your dreams could be prophetic, so write them down when you wake up – they might hold incredible insights related to your relationship or love life.

Then, on the 12th, an old flame could startle you by resurfacing. It’s also possible your sweetheart will do or say something completely surprising today – not necessarily shocking in a bad way, but certainly unexpected. Hey, that’s what keeps the relationship interesting, right?

Expect communication to get a lot easier on the 18th as mental Mercury enters your sign. Suddenly, you’re fluent in the language of love, and your honey is definitely listening. Things get even sweeter the next day, when the radiant Sun enters your sign. For the next four weeks, you’re in the mood to throw yourself into group efforts and community projects.

You could even meet someone new who shares your interests and values. Still, expect a minor setback on the 26th, when the Full Moon stirs up tension between you and your significant other. Work together in order to strike a compromise. Good thing lucky Jupiter returns to direct motion on the 30th. Finally, frustration recedes and your loving feelings resurface. Make it a point to connect with that special someone.

January Love Forecast for Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) Welcome to the new year, Pisces! As 2013 begins, your planetary ruler, dreamy Neptune, is harmonizing with mental Mercury, enhancing your ability to sense other people’s appreciation for the loving, nurturing person that you are. Enjoy this feeling, because things could get a little sticky with your sweetheart on the 5th.

Remember, relationships are all about balancing your needs with your partner’s. At times, things get out of balance, and you have to stand firm. This is one of those times, Pisces. Square your shoulders and communicate clearly.

The 8th is a great day to unwind with friends, especially if your love life has been a little trying lately. Then, on the 11th, throw yourself into a group or community project. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the world – and if you happen to meet someone sweet in the process who shares your interests, so much the better!

Enjoy the 15th, when you’re filled with personal power and others are magnetically attracted to you. You could really wow that special someone on the 18th with your ability to grasp things that others miss entirely. Your subtle insights are truly inspiring; don’t be surprised if your sweetie showers you with adoration as you speak your truth.

On the 19th, the radiant Sun enters Aquarius, ushering in a month-long period when romance shifts to the back burner as you focus on yourself – specifically, insight into your own needs and feelings. You’re a natural giver, but sometimes you take that generosity too far. Try not to let that happen on the 22nd, when someone who seems sweet will take advantage of your giving nature if given the chance.

Then, expect some stress during the Full Moon on the 26th, when your relationship or love life in general seems chaotic. Use the 30th to decompress with someone special. Lucky Jupiter returns to direct motion that day, and you’re in the mood to stay in and cuddle. Honor that urge!

Kelli Fox is a certified astrologer, co-founder of The Astrologer Inc. (www.theastrologer.com) and Lifescript horoscope expert. Kelli is a member the American Federation of Astrologers, National Council for Geocosmic Research and International Society for Astrological Research. In 1995, Kelli founded Astrology.com, which became the largest astrology website. She currently publishes daily horoscopes and planetary updates, annual forecasts and compatibility reports for The Astrologer and her iPhone app, "Today's Horoscope."